Nora Fatehi

“There are a lot of really good Punjabi films with great content pertaining to family drama, romance, and history.”

“If you have a point of view regarding my style of work, keep it to yourself. You are not entitled to express your opinion.”

“I wish I could read people's minds.”

“As 'Dilbar' has become a huge hit internationally, including Middle East, we have taken the song and re-composed it, written Arabic and Moroccan lyrics, and we recorded, with me singing with Fnaire.”

“I'd like to act in Punjabi films and do some great roles instead of just dance sequences.”

“I think the most difficult part is being patient for good work to come. Sometimes, you feel like giving up if things don't materialise in a short period of time.”

“'Dilbar' is very close to me. It was a turning point in my career.”

“I will not restrict myself. I want to do films and TV: both mediums are amazing to reach to the audience and express your art form, and if both are available, then why not exploit them?”

“I'm a fan of mixing cultures together.”

“Performing in front of the camera is a different thing, and shooting a whole film is another.”

“I don't watch cricket very much, but of course I enjoy whenever I see the sport, especially live, because of the energy in the stadium with the fans going crazy.”

“All the big actors are now on TV, and all the big actors have come from TV. It's a great platform.”

“I'm always very proud of Moroccan artistes doing well and achieving international recognition.”

“For me, my work, family, and fans are the most important; rest is just there.”

“I never felt typecast because when I was in television, I was also, simultaneously, in films. I was seen across platforms, so that's why I have not been put in a category.”

“When I am not auditioning or meeting people, I teach myself dance.”

“To be a good actor, you need to be able to emote with your body.”

“Being sporty at heart, I've wanted to learn football since I was a child. But I never got the chance because, growing up, my family didn't have the finances for extra-curricular activities.”

“It's very funny that I'm being appreciated for my dance moves because when I was young, I was made fun of, as nobody thought I was able to dance.”

“'Kamariya' is a wonderfully composed song. The concept for the video is so fresh, and it's unlike anything I have done before.”